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Retrospective comparative study of rigid and flexible ureteroscopy for treatment of proximal ureteral stones
Galal, Ehab Mohamad; Anwar, Ahmad Zaki; El-Bab, Tarek Khalaf Fath; Abdelhamid, Amr Mohamad.
  • Galal, Ehab Mohamad; Minia University. Department of Urology. Minia. EG
  • Anwar, Ahmad Zaki; Minia University. Department of Urology. Minia. EG
  • El-Bab, Tarek Khalaf Fath; Minia University. Department of Urology. Minia. EG
  • Abdelhamid, Amr Mohamad; Minia University. Department of Urology. Minia. EG
Int. braz. j. urol ; 42(5): 967-972, Sept.-Oct. 2016. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-796892
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT

Background:

We analyzed the outcome and complications of rigid (R-URS) and flexible (F-URS) ureteroscopic lithotripsy for treatment of proximal ureteric stone (PUS). Subjects and

methods:

Retrospective data of 135 patients (93 males and 42 females) submitted to R-URS and F-URS for treatment of PUS in the period between July 2013 and January 2015 were investigated. (R-URS, group 1) was performed in 72 patients while 63 patients underwent (F-URS, group 2).We compared the 2 groups for success, stone characteristics, operative time, intraoperative and postoperative complications.

Results:

The overall stone free rate (SFRs) was 49/72 (68%) in group 1 and 57/63 (91%) patients in group 2, (P=0.005). The operative time was shorter in group 1 in comparison to group 2 with statistically significant difference (P=0.005). There was not any statistically significant difference between 2 groups in complication rate (P=0.2). Conclusıon Both R-URS and F-URS could be a feasible option for treatment of PUS. R-URS is less successful for treatment of PUS and should be used cautiously and with availability of F-URS.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Lithotripsy / Ureteral Calculi / Ureteroscopy Type of study: Observational study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Int. braz. j. urol Journal subject: Urology Year: 2016 Type: Article Affiliation country: Egypt Institution/Affiliation country: Minia University/EG

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Lithotripsy / Ureteral Calculi / Ureteroscopy Type of study: Observational study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Int. braz. j. urol Journal subject: Urology Year: 2016 Type: Article Affiliation country: Egypt Institution/Affiliation country: Minia University/EG